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Carli 3" Build Your Own Suspension Kit - 03-13 RAM 2500 / 03-12 RAM 3500 4WD

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Do you want your own custom suspension kit? Do you like the Performance 2.5 kit, but want to upgrade to a full progressive spring pack? Or do you like the Backcountry 2.0 kit, but want to add the Long Travel Air Bags? This is why we designed a build your own kit package. Simply go through the options and choose what you want on your dream Dodge Ram suspension system. For more in-depth product information, please see each individual product listing on our website, or give us a call with any questions. Coils We highly recommend running Carli's Coils with other Carli components. Coils for the 2003-2009 model year Rams will deliver an additional 3" of front end height for a level ride, where the coils for the 2010-2012 models will receive roughly 2.75". However, if you already have Carli coils, no sense in purchasing them again! Shock Options Carli offers many shock options, depending on the use of the vehicle.  Some shock options will REQUIRE Carli's Shock Towers because they are a cross-bolt at the top of the shock, as opposed to the factory pintop style stud. We strongly encourage you to run limit straps on any packages.  Carli Signature Series Shocks Carli Commuter 2.0 SPEC Shocks Carli Backcountry 2.0 SPEC Shocks King 2.5 Pintop's King 2.5 Performance Series Shocks - REQUIRE Carli Shock Towers and reservoir mounts. King 3.0 Dominator Shocks - REQUIRE Carli Shock Towers and reservoir mounts. King 3.5 Unchained Shocks - REQUIRE Carli Shock Towers and reservoir mounts. Shock Towers Some models of shocks require cross-bolt style shock towers, such as the King 3.0. Carli offers their Fabricated Shock Towers for increased strength and to allow fitment of this style of shock top You must select the apropriate shock tower that will work with the control arm and shock option you select. Adjustable Track Bar When lifting the truck, it is necessary to install an adjustable track bar. The Carli Adjustable Track Bar is built out of chromoly and features an adjustable rod end to precisely center your axle. Stainless Sway Bar End links Most traditional "lift kits" include blocks to lower the factory sway bar, but still leave the weak end links in place that are prone to bending and breaking. Finish off your lift kit with a set of Carli Adjustable Sway Bar End Links. Limit Straps Help protect your shocks with a set of front limit straps. In order to maintain the warranty on the King 2.5 Pin-Top, King 2.5, and King 3.0 shocks, you are REQUIRED to have limit straps, but does not come with the kits. Leaf Springs Carli offers two different configurations for addressing the ride on the back half of the truck. The Add-A-Pack Leaf Springs will keep the main beam of your factory leaf springs in place and replace the lower overloads with a progressive 5-leaf add-a-pack. The Full Progressive Leaf Pack replaces the entire factory leaf spring configuration. The 5-Leaf Add-A-Pack is beneficial to some because it carries a higher payload capacity compared to the Full Spring Pack, where the Full Spring Pack offers superior overall articulation. Control Arms When lifting a vehicle, due to triangulation, the front axle moves towards the rear of the vehicle. The only way to properly correct this is to install a set of longer control arms. We offer both the standard mild steel control arms, as well as the High Clearance Control Arms that, like the standard arms, feature a fabricated boxed design, but also have "notches" built in for maximum tire clearance. Low-Mount Stabilizer You can add considerable stability to the front of your truck by adding a high quality stabilizer. Carli offers to style of shocks depending on the style of steering your truck has. For those with 2003-2012 with the updated T-Style steering, we offer the Carli Stainless Steel Nitrogen Charged stabilizer.For owners of 2003-2008 trucks with the original Y-Style steering, we offer the same Carli nitrogen stabilizer, but with a machined mounting block to bypass the factory tapered stud mounting position. For those with 2003-2012 with the updated T-Style steering, we offer the Carli Stainless Steel Nitrogen Charged stabilizer. For further information on the different steering styles, please see the individual product page on our website. High-Mount Stabilizer Carli offers their high-mount stabilizer which mounts to the passenger side sway bar bracket and to the drag link, directly below the pitman arm. This is a great upgrade for those concerned with clearance of the traditional low mount, or for those who want to run TWO (upper and lower) stabilizers. You will need to choose whether you have the Y-Style or T-Style steering as described above. Front Differential Skid Plate with Optional Opposing Stabilizer Bracket Keep your differential protected from rocks while adding some style to the front axle. Carli offers their complete bolt-on front differential skid plate. They have also recently updated this skid plate to accept their new Opposing Stabilizer bracket to allow you to mount their T-Style Low-Mount Stabilizer Shock in the opposing position from the factory position, great for those with a High-Mount Stabilizer to create a true dual opposing stabilizer setup. We offer the skid plate and bracket separately, or together. Torsion Sway Bar What the heck is a Torsion Sway Bar? Basically, it gives you all of the benefits of having a sway bar (sway control) without the negative effect of loss of articulation. The Torsion Sway Bar includes Carli Adjustable End Links.
Customizations
Add Coil Selection (0) Required
Add Shock Package Selection (0) Optional
Add Shock Tower Selection (0) Optional
Carli Fabricated Shock Towers for 94-13 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
$413.00
Add Rear Leaf Selection (0) Optional
Carli Suspension Progressive 5 Leaf Add-A-Pack Leaf Springs 1" Rear Lift for 03-18 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
From $505.00
Carli 1" Rear Lift Full Replacement Heavy Duty Leaf Spring Pack for 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
$2,149.00
Add Control Arm Selection (0) Optional
Carli Extended Control Arms for 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
$870.00
Carli 3" Long Arm System for 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
$3,501.00
Add Sway Bar Selection (0) Optional
Carli Stainless Sway Bar Endlinks for 94-13 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
$277.00
Carli Torsion Sway Bar for 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
$875.00
Add Steering Stabilizer Options (0) Optional
Carli Low Mount Steering Stabilizer for 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
From $352.00
Carli Opposing Stainless Steering Stabilizer Kit for 03-13 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
From $1,225.00
Add Track Bar Selection (0) Optional

Do you want your own custom suspension kit? Do you like the Performance 2.5 kit, but want to upgrade to a full progressive spring pack? Or do you like the Backcountry 2.0 kit, but want to add the Long Travel Air Bags? This is why we designed a build your own kit package. Simply go through the options and choose what you want on your dream Dodge Ram suspension system. For more in-depth product information, please see each individual product listing on our website, or give us a call with any questions.

Coils

We highly recommend running Carli's Coils with other Carli components. Coils for the 2003-2009 model year Rams will deliver an additional 3" of front end height for a level ride, where the coils for the 2010-2012 models will receive roughly 2.75". However, if you already have Carli coils, no sense in purchasing them again!

Shock Options

Carli offers many shock options, depending on the use of the vehicle.  Some shock options will REQUIRE Carli's Shock Towers because they are a cross-bolt at the top of the shock, as opposed to the factory pintop style stud. We strongly encourage you to run limit straps on any packages. 

  • Carli Signature Series Shocks
  • Carli Commuter 2.0 SPEC Shocks
  • Carli Backcountry 2.0 SPEC Shocks
  • King 2.5 Pintop's
  • King 2.5 Performance Series Shocks - REQUIRE Carli Shock Towers and reservoir mounts.
  • King 3.0 Dominator Shocks - REQUIRE Carli Shock Towers and reservoir mounts.
  • King 3.5 Unchained Shocks - REQUIRE Carli Shock Towers and reservoir mounts.

Shock Towers

Some models of shocks require cross-bolt style shock towers, such as the King 3.0. Carli offers their Fabricated Shock Towers for increased strength and to allow fitment of this style of shock top You must select the apropriate shock tower that will work with the control arm and shock option you select.

Adjustable Track Bar

When lifting the truck, it is necessary to install an adjustable track bar. The Carli Adjustable Track Bar is built out of chromoly and features an adjustable rod end to precisely center your axle.

Stainless Sway Bar End links

Most traditional "lift kits" include blocks to lower the factory sway bar, but still leave the weak end links in place that are prone to bending and breaking. Finish off your lift kit with a set of Carli Adjustable Sway Bar End Links.

Limit Straps

Help protect your shocks with a set of front limit straps. In order to maintain the warranty on the King 2.5 Pin-Top, King 2.5, and King 3.0 shocks, you are REQUIRED to have limit straps, but does not come with the kits.

Leaf Springs

Carli offers two different configurations for addressing the ride on the back half of the truck. The Add-A-Pack Leaf Springs will keep the main beam of your factory leaf springs in place and replace the lower overloads with a progressive 5-leaf add-a-pack. The Full Progressive Leaf Pack replaces the entire factory leaf spring configuration. The 5-Leaf Add-A-Pack is beneficial to some because it carries a higher payload capacity compared to the Full Spring Pack, where the Full Spring Pack offers superior overall articulation.

Control Arms

When lifting a vehicle, due to triangulation, the front axle moves towards the rear of the vehicle. The only way to properly correct this is to install a set of longer control arms.

We offer both the standard mild steel control arms, as well as the High Clearance Control Arms that, like the standard arms, feature a fabricated boxed design, but also have "notches" built in for maximum tire clearance.

Low-Mount Stabilizer

You can add considerable stability to the front of your truck by adding a high quality stabilizer. Carli offers to style of shocks depending on the style of steering your truck has. For those with 2003-2012 with the updated T-Style steering, we offer the Carli Stainless Steel Nitrogen Charged stabilizer.For owners of 2003-2008 trucks with the original Y-Style steering, we offer the same Carli nitrogen stabilizer, but with a machined mounting block to bypass the factory tapered stud mounting position. For those with 2003-2012 with the updated T-Style steering, we offer the Carli Stainless Steel Nitrogen Charged stabilizer. For further information on the different steering styles, please see the individual product page on our website.

High-Mount Stabilizer

Carli offers their high-mount stabilizer which mounts to the passenger side sway bar bracket and to the drag link, directly below the pitman arm. This is a great upgrade for those concerned with clearance of the traditional low mount, or for those who want to run TWO (upper and lower) stabilizers. You will need to choose whether you have the Y-Style or T-Style steering as described above.

Front Differential Skid Plate with Optional Opposing Stabilizer Bracket

Keep your differential protected from rocks while adding some style to the front axle. Carli offers their complete bolt-on front differential skid plate. They have also recently updated this skid plate to accept their new Opposing Stabilizer bracket to allow you to mount their T-Style Low-Mount Stabilizer Shock in the opposing position from the factory position, great for those with a High-Mount Stabilizer to create a true dual opposing stabilizer setup. We offer the skid plate and bracket separately, or together.

Torsion Sway Bar

What the heck is a Torsion Sway Bar? Basically, it gives you all of the benefits of having a sway bar (sway control) without the negative effect of loss of articulation. The Torsion Sway Bar includes Carli Adjustable End Links.

Vehicle Fitment
2003-2013 RAM 2500 4WD|2003-2012 RAM 3500 4WD
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About Carli Suspension
CARLI SUSPENSION KITS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS

Yeah, we know Sage Carli can launch a full sized truck over nearly any obstacle. If you are into Baja racing, everyone knows by now that Carli Suspension is the name to go with. What you may not realize is that Carli has a suspension kit for your needs too. You probably don't care anything about having your expensive truck go air born, but you do want the best performance out of your suspension for your application. Carli Starter and Commuter 2.0 systems are designed to give you the best possible street manners compared to any other system on the market while providing ample room for the larger tires you want. Potholes disappear, you find yourself building speed on corners and washboard, and that's just when you are on the way to work. Now imagine heading out to feed the cows WITHOUT hitting your head on the headliner. Imagine coming back from your hunting trip WITHOUT needing a trip to the chiropractor. Take another look at Carli Suspension. It's not all about Baja. It's about YOUR truck and what you do with it. Stop by, we'll give you a ride and show you what you're missing. Just bring the checkbook and permission from the boss! One ride and you'll be hooked!

CARLI KITS

The entire engineering philosophy behind Carli aims to offer the real world Dodge Ram and Ford SuperDuty a suspension system that drastically increases the street drive of the vehicle while offering incredible off-road characteristics. So far, Sage Carli's suspension systems are the only option available where you don't have to compromise.

Carli products are designed to meet the expectations of both the daily street driver and the most extreme avid off road enthusiast. From the urban streets to the most remote places, Carli products will far exceed all your expectations. The easiest way to put this into perspective is that Carli truly builds suspension systems for the enthusiast....the person who truly LOVES their truck and wants to upgrade it with the most thought out, tasteful upgrades on the market. No, this type of individual isn't going to head to Napa to pickup a new track bar. They're going to research the best possible track bar on the market and go that route. Carli Suspension is truly a brand for enthusiasts, featuring products that are built by enthusiasts. Just watch any of Carli Suspension's videos and you'll understand why they have such a passion for their products.

Stock production trucks are built mainly to keep costs down. From a truck enthusiast's point of view these standards simply are not acceptable. From people looking to get a better ride with a more aggressive stance to people looking to get some serious off road performance, Carli understands the needs of these enthusiasts. This is epitomized by the ever growing list of satisfied customers. Carli Suspensions relentless pursuit of producing the best performing suspension systems is something that can be felt every time a customer drives their truck. Carli wouldnt have it any other way.

CARLI COMPONENTS

You know, its not always about a complete suspension. In fact, some of our best selling Carli products are things like a track bar, Carli ball joints, shocks, coil springs, and more. Maybe you've got a clunk in your front end that has been nailed down to being from a worn out track bar bushing and you did your research (mentioned above) and found out that the best track bar for your Ram or Ford is from Carli, so you buy that one. Or maybe you want a better ride, but only want to replace the coil springs for now. No problem. Sure, Carli is centered around their entire systems, but nearly all of their components can be used interchangeably on a stock height truck or one with an existing leveling or lift kit. We do our best to make note of any fitment requirements on each product page, but if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and ask, we're happy to help.

Here at Diesel Power Products we only want to sell the best and lets face it, the stock Ram and Ford suspension needs help. Your stock suspension system is designed to be adequate and nothing more. Carli not only makes the ride of your truck better, it makes it safer. Whether you are towing a trailer on the interstate or doing a little off-road adventure, we will attest that you'll be more than satisfied by upgrading to Carli.

Video
Diesel Talk | Carli Suspension Kits Explained
Tyler from Carli Suspension sits down with Tyler from Diesel Power Products to explain the differences between Carli’s various suspension kits. From the entry-level Commuter system to the mid-tier Backcountry, and all the way to the high-performance Dominator kit, youll get a detailed look at what each option offers. Whether youre after improved street comfort, off-road capability, or a suspension that can handle it all, this breakdown will help you choose the right kit for your build.